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NBA News / The Dream Shake / February 28
Rockets Do Not Beat Heat, Fall 115-110 
Signs of life against another Florida team might have been premature. The Rockets were largely outsmarted today by the Heat. You might say Miami nightlife is undefeated, and that playing at 3:30 in the afternoon was never going to work out well for the young Rockets, but there might have been a little more on display today than that.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28
Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Loss vs the Heat
The Houston Rockets were riding high after a three-game win streak and had just won a back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings at home and Orlando Magic on the road.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28
Rockets’ Kevin Durant makes history as he surpasses Kobe Bryant in stunning scoring stat
The Houston Rockets suffered a 115-105 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday, officially snapping a three-game winning streak for the club. Despite the loss, Kevin Durant managed to make NBA history by surpassing Kobe Bryant in a stunning scoring stat.
The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28
The Rockets Can't Take The East For Granted
The Houston Rockets have been one of the top teams against the opposing conference as they've defeated many of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / February 28
'Beyonce on the Offensive End': NBA Legend Makes Kevin Durant Confession in Bold Message to Critics
It’s been 19 years since Kevin Durant made his debut in the NBA. Over a decade later, the Slim Reaper still shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Josh Okogie News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28
Josh Okogie Needs to Stay In the Rockets Rotation Going Forward
The Houston Rockets were very active this offseason. They made the biggest move this past summer when they traded for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant in exchange for Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green.
Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28
Rockets' Injury to Steven Adams Injury Still Deemed NBA's Most Underrated Absence
Steven Adams immersed as one of the most valuable players on the Houston Rockets' roster this season. Zach Lowe was trying to find a way to include him as an All-Star. Before Adams went down, of course, with a fateful ankle injury that saw his season end.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28
Rockets Change Narrative, Take Slight Rise in Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets have consistently been hovering around the bottom of the top ten in the power rankings of late. The latest power rankings from Bleacher Report that published on Friday have remained true to form.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28
Two Things to Watch for as the Rockets Take On the Heat
The Houston Rockets will wrap up February with the second game of their Florida road trip, taking on the Miami Heat today at 2:30 p.m. Riding a three-game winning streak, a win would further separate themselves as the third seed in the Western Conference.
Kevin Durant News / Total Pro Sports / February 28
NBA Insider Slams Kevin Durant’s Critics for Biased Double-Standards Toward Him
The Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is no stranger to criticism about his game and legacy. Most of the time, KD himself confronts people, but recently, NBA analysts have stepped forward to support him.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28
Rockets' Clint Capela Claps Back at Lakers' Deandre Ayton After Strange Call Out
On Thursday, ESPN's Dave McMenamin released a story regarding Deandre Ayton's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, which has been a bit of a disappointment.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / February 28
Is Reed Sheppard the next Steph Curry?
In some NBA circles, Reed Sheppard has a nickname. Rule of thumb: If Basketball Reference won’t print it, neither will The Dream Shake. Hmmm. How about Triple Espresso Curry?
NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 28
NBA Referees Made 2 Mistakes in Final 1 Minute of Rockets-Magic Game
The Houston Rockets took down the Orlando Magic 113-108 during their showdown at Kia Center on Thursday. Kevin Durant was sensational in the contest, dropping 40 points on 14-of-28 shooting.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28
Why Rockets' Kevin Durant Belongs in the MVP Conversation
Coming into the season, the Houston Rockets were expected to be title contenders. With the blockbuster trade to get one of the greatest scorers of all time in Kevin Durant after the first playoff appearance in five years, the Rockets were truly ready for lift-off. That is, until injuries came into the fold.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27
How Rockets’ Kevin Durant made NBA history with 40-point game vs. Magic
Kevin Durant led the Houston Rockets to a 113-108 road victory versus the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, and in doing so, he accomplished an astonishing piece of history that underscores both the positive and negative aspects of his Hall of Fame career.
Reed Sheppard News / Field Level Media / February 27
Streaking Reed Sheppard leads Rockets into matchup with Heat
The Houston Rockets were on the verge of completing a stunning rally from a 19-point deficit against the Orlando Magic on Thursday but needed one final push to get over the hump.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 27
NBA Notes: Rockets, Jabari Smith Jr, Pelicans, Mavericks, Naji Marshall
The Rockets won again Thursday — four victories in five games since the break — but they may have taken a hit late. Forward Jabari Smith Jr. rolled his ankle after stepping on Alperen Sengun’s foot with under 2:00 minutes remaining, though coach Ime Udoka downplayed the severity.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27
Clint Capela fires back at Deandre Ayton
Clint Capela was not a fan of a catching a stray this week from Deandre Ayton.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 27
Kevin Durant reaches scoring milestone for first time with Rockets
Durant is averaging 26.1 points, 5.4 boards and 4.5 assists per game while shooting 50.8% from the field overall.
Reed Sheppard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26
Why Reed Sheppard believes Rockets need to ‘shoot more 3s’
The Houston Rockets have been up and down lately, picking up two wins this week over tanking opponents on the heels of their collapse against the New York Knicks over the weekend.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 26
Kings' DeMar DeRozan joins top 20 on NBA's all-time scoring list
Wednesday's game became a typical night for the Sacramento Kings during the 2025-26 season... they lost and lost in blowout fashion.
Amen Thompson News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Rockets Coach Shares Amen Thompson Injury Update on Wednesday
The Houston Rockets dominated the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, 128–97, with three players scoring 20-plus points. Reed Sheppard led the way with 28 points, while Kevin Durant added 21.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / February 25
Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard fly Rockets past Kings
Alperen Sengun recorded his third triple-double of the season, and Reed Sheppard scored a game-high 28 points while making only his seventh start as the Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-97 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.
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